What is Rosh Hashanah?

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Director • September 16, 2023

This weekend, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated from Friday, September 15, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023. Karina Gupta (’24) interviews East students to see if they know what the Jewish holiday celebrates. Mason Rosenbaum (’24), president of the Jewish Student Union, explains what the holiday is all about.

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About the Contributors

Karina Gupta, Eastside Media Director

Returning to her role, Karina Gupta is the Multimedia Director for the 2023-2024 school year. A seasoned senior, you’ll often spot her outside the walls of F087, actively recruiting East students for her newest Eastside video. Beyond the media screens, she loves playing tennis and is an active member of East Robotics and Little Mentors. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Ella Goodstadt, Eastside Online Editor-In-Chief

Ella Goodstadt is one of the Online Editors-in-Chief for Eastside, and she is a senior at East. When she’s not working on Eastside, Ella loves to hang out with her friends, play tennis, watch her favorite shows, and read! Ella is so excited for an amazing year with Eastside!!